Senior Data Analyst

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to enhance reporting quality and operational decisions. Candidates must demonstrate advanced SQL and data visualisation skills, as well as experience with Azure and Power BI. With a competitive salary between £53,385 and £60,000, this hybrid role offers excellent benefits including holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday (increasing to 30)

Generous pension scheme

Access to health MOTs

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in SQL, including procedural SQL.
• Proven track record of building reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Ability to influence operational and strategic change through data insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organise, and visualise data using ETL processes.
• Deliver daily reporting and interpret metrics into meaningful insights.
• Build reports and dashboards using Power BI and advanced SQL.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Databricks Skills

Data Visualisation

Stakeholder Engagement

Azure

Python programming

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

PL-SQL

Job description

What you’ll be doing

as a Senior Data Analyst

As a Senior Data Analyst , you’ll be responsible for turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that support operational decisions across Customer Service, Financial Customer Care, and Wholesale units. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver impactful reporting and analysis.

• Collect, organise, and visualise data using ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processes.
• Deliver daily reporting and interpret metrics into meaningful insights.
• Support data migration from legacy systems to the Azure Cloud.
• Build consolidated reports and dashboards using Power BI and advanced SQL.
• Conduct scenario modelling and risk analysis to guide business strategies.
• Collaborate across departments to improve data capture and reporting quality.
• Influence operational decisions through expert analysis and clear recommendations.

Base Location : Hybrid / Swindon

Working pattern : Full time – 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

• Advanced SQL & Databricks Skills : Must have advanced expertise in SQL, including procedural SQL, and proven hands‑on experience working within the Databricks environment.
• Exceptional Data Visualisation : Proven track record of building compelling reports and dashboards using Power BI, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Insight-Driven Influence : Ability to influence operational and strategic change by leveraging data-driven insights, with examples of impact in previous roles.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Excellent relationship management and communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders and deliver high-level messaging with commercial impact.
• Technical Proficiency : Strong working knowledge of Azure, Azure Data Factory, and PL‑SQL.
• Clear Presentation : Ability to prepare and present complex data in a clear, compelling manner tailored to diverse audiences.
• Python programming proficiency (desirable)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary : £53,385 to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.